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When to Plant Swiss Chard in North Dakota

In a typical North Dakota location, sow outdoors Apr 19 – May 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 13 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 30 in Beulah.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–60 days

Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.

Swiss Chard Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sow
FargoApr 14 – Apr 28
BismarckApr 19 – May 3
Grand ForksApr 19 – May 3
MinotApr 19 – May 3
West FargoApr 19 – May 3
WillistonApr 30 – May 14
DickinsonApr 29 – May 13
MandanApr 22 – May 6
JamestownApr 17 – May 1
WahpetonApr 13 – Apr 27
Devils LakeApr 15 – Apr 29
Watford CityApr 18 – May 2
Valley CityApr 22 – May 6
Minot Air Force BaseApr 20 – May 4
GraftonApr 13 – Apr 27
LincolnApr 23 – May 7
BeulahApr 30 – May 14
RugbyApr 26 – May 10
StanleyApr 26 – May 10
HoraceApr 13 – Apr 27

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 North Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Dakota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Swiss chard in North Dakota?

In a typical North Dakota location, sow outdoors Apr 19 – May 3. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 13 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 30 in Beulah.

When is the last frost in North Dakota?

The average last spring frost in North Dakota ranges from May 4 in Wahpeton to May 21 in Beulah, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do Swiss chard take to grow?

Swiss Chard typically take 50–60 days from planting to harvest. Fairly cold-hardy; direct sow 1-3 weeks before last frost. Tolerates light frost in fall too.

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